The Vanagon Dictionary

Type of automotive fuse with a blade-like design

• fuses
• electrical

Lighting for the vehicle's license plate

• lighting
• license

Sensor-based accelerator pedal for engine management

• engine
• management

A component that reduces noise in an exhaust system

• exhaust
• stainless

Instrument that measures oil pressure

• engine
• lubrication

Speed-sensitive electrical power-assisted steering system

• steering
• convenience

A device that provides a flame for lighting cigarettes

• accessory
• electrical

A wheel that triggers the ignition system

• ignition
• engine

Electrical relay for glow plug circuit

• diesel
• ignition
• relay

A strap that provides a grounding connection between components

• electrical
• grounding

Module controlling engine functions

• engine
• module
• control

The loss of charge in a battery over time

• batteries
• storage

Cable connecting accelerator pedal to throttle valve

• throttle
• transmission

electronic stabilization control, a system that improves vehicle safety and stability

• safety
• stability

Fan that blows air for heating or cooling

• blower
• fan
• electrical

System that provides fuel to the engine

• fuel
• engine

A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit

• electrical
• measurement
• ammeter

Achieved through logical arrangement of control stalks and switches

• usability
• safety

The final section of an exhaust system, expelling gases

• exhaust
• stainless

Component that regulates airflow into the engine

• vanagon
• digijet

Type of turn signal bulb base in Vanagon/T25 models

• vanagon
• t25
• type

A secondary battery installation in a vehicle

• battery
• electrical

Glass or plastic items that reflect light when hit by headlights

• lighting
• safety

Sensor measuring lateral acceleration for electronic stabilization

• sensor
• stabilization